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> Something has to be done. This is something. Therefore, this has to be done. Before internet porn became a thing, we were warned by various people about t
by DonaldFisk 10y ago
> Something has to be done.
This is something. Therefore, this has to be done.
Before internet porn became a thing, we were warned by various people about the harm that pornography does, and in particular, how it increases the incidence of rapes and sexual assaults, and is bad for the status of women in society. It was being proposed that it be banned outright.
Now that pornography is widespread, and free, has there been an explosion of rapes and sexual violence?
The UK Government which is allegedly proposing this is led by a woman. So are the governments of Scotland, Germany, Norway, and various other countries. I expect the United States will soon have a president who is a woman. I don't think the status of women has suffered.
The UK Government now has its work cut out mitigating the harm caused by the EU referendum vote. It should be concentrating on that and mitigating its impact.
- mobiuscog 10y agoThis says a lot about society, but possibly not in the way you think, or in the way that the discussion was aimed. This is not a gender issue (there may be gender issues, but this is not one of them).
- DonaldFisk 10y agoIf you're worried about harm it might cause to children (whatever that might be), you've already answered your own question: you control their access. Children cannot (or should not) set up internet access themselves.